A recent research suggests that certain protein-rich foods, particularly dairy and wheat, may help reduce cholera infections.
Cholera remains a persistent public health threat in several crowded communities across Nigeria, particularly in urban slums, informal settlements, and areas where access to clean water and adequate ...
A UC Riverside study finds high-protein diets, especially casein and wheat gluten, can significantly reduce cholera infection ...
Natural antimicrobials called microcins are produced by bacteria in the gut and show promise in fighting infection. On the left, a Vibrio cholerae strain that produces the antimicrobial MvcC (center) ...
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) confirmed on June 22, 2024 that cholera has spread throughout Nigeria, with numerous cases reported across various regions of the country.
If you are travelling to an area with known cholera outbreaks, consider getting vaccinated. While the vaccine offers some protection, it is not 100% effective and should be used in conjunction with ...
Cholera remains a major global health threat, particularly in areas with poor sanitation and limited access to clean drinking ...
Global cholera vaccine supply has now increased to a level sufficient to allow the resumption of life-saving preventive campaigns for the first time in over three years, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, ...
Gombe State Government has started distributing chlorine to the 11 local government areas as part of measures to mitigate cholera spread. Dr Umar Musa, the Waste Manager of the Gombe State ...
The world is still in its seventh cholera pandemic, which has been surging since 2021, and case rates in various countries continue to be high. The disease is usually caused when water or food ...